What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager - The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Resort position at Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts?
The iconic Waldorf Astoria property in New Orleans, The Roosevelt, is seeking a Sales Manager to join the team!
Our luxury hotel offers an unparalleled combination of Southern hospitality, world-class service and historic surroundings. As the centerpiece of the city, the hotel is located near the French Quarter and within walking distance to the city's most vibrant attractions and entertainment, including Jackson Square, Bourbon Street and the Arts & Warehouse District.
Embodying the rich heritage of Southern hospitality, the historic hotel features 504 rooms, over 60,000 square feet of meeting space, and five (5) food and beverage outlets. This includes 2 restaurants, a caf, seasonal rooftop bar, and in-room dining.
We are looking for an individual with an upbeat, outgoing personality to join our Sales team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in the Hospitality industry and Sales. We are looking forward to your application!
In this position, you will be tasked with selling small groups of 10-84 rooms in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Your responsibilities will include responding to group RFPs within your territory, negotiating contracts, and fostering relationships between customers and the hotel. Additionally, you will seek opportunities for repeat business through prospecting. You will be expected to achieve annual revenue goals of approximately $1 million, encompassing short-term, long-term, and food & beverage revenues.
What will I be doing?
As a Sales Manager, you would be responsible for representing the hotel's services and facilities to prospective clients and customers in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :
- Respond to inquiries from potential clients and customers seeking sleeping rooms, meeting space, food and beverage services, etc.
- Create sales proposals and conduct site visits of the hotel.
- Host and entertain clients and maintain client accounts
- Determine rates and negotiate contracts
- Develop sales strategies to meet or exceed established revenue and room night goals
- Prospect for new clients.
What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values :
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes :
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
The Benefits - Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including :
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